How much does a lifeguard make in Terre Haute?

$26,730a year

Median yearly pay for lifeguards in the Terre Haute, IN metro area. That is $12.85 an hour or $2,228 a month.

Hourly: $12.85
Vs. national median: -20%
Rank among cities: 209 of 263
Jobs in the area: 60

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $22,360Median: $26,730Highest 10%: $30,410

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$22,360	$10.75
25th	$25,850	$12.43
Median	$26,730	$12.85
75th	$28,060	$13.49
90th	$30,410	$14.62

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for lifeguards.

Chicago, IL	$33,750
Lafayette, IN	$31,090
Cincinnati, OH	$30,320
Louisville, KY	$29,870
South Bend, IN	$29,500
Indianapolis, IN	$28,810
Fort Wayne, IN	$28,720
Evansville, IN	$27,020
Columbus, IN	$23,640

Lifeguard salary in Indiana Lifeguard salary in all states

Related jobs in Terre Haute

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$60,120
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$59,730
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$56,320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$54,500
Firefighter	$54,460
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$53,670
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$34,940
Security Guard	$33,550

Salaries for every job in Terre Haute, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lifeguard make an hour in Terre Haute?

The median hourly pay in the Terre Haute, IN metro area is $12.85 ($26,730 a year).

Do lifeguards make more in Terre Haute than the national average?

No: $26,730 against $33,580 nationally, 20% less.

How does Terre Haute compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $28,640, so Terre Haute pays 7% less.

Where does Terre Haute rank for lifeguard pay?

209 of 263 metro areas with data.

How much does a lifeguard make starting out in Terre Haute?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $30,410 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.